Is it even soup season if it doesn’t involved a big bowl of broccoli and cheddar? This keto broccoli cheese soup checks the box for both my keto and gluten-free friends! And if you swap the chicken stock for vegetable broth, my vegetarian friends can get in on this keto broccoli cheese soup too. When I hit a goldmine of a recipe like this one, it makes me so happy! I’ve gotten tons of requests for soup and stews that fit a bunch of different types of diets, and by gosh golly, this one hits the nail on the head, doesn’t it? Trigger warning: keto friends, avert your eyes for just a minute. I’m not keto, so I took a big hunk of seeded bread and went to town on this soup, and omg, it is so dang good. Take it from someone who has shared a traditional version of this soup, I honestly prefer this one. I’ve never been a huge fan of soups that contain both flour and cheese. Don’t get me wrong; I eat them. But I find the combination of the two gives soups a somewhat gritty texture. One that takes away from the natural flavors of the soup. So if you fall into that category too, you’ll be pleased to know that keto broccoli cheese soup solves that problem for us!
What do you need to make keto broccoli cheese soup?
Broccoli: I like to buy broccoli heads for this recipe and break the broccoli down. First, I separate the florets into small pieces. Then I take the stalks and slice them or toss them in a food processor to break them down for me.Oil + Butter: A little bit of oil and butter are used to saute the onions and broccoli stalks and to saute the broccoli florets. Sauteeing the broccoli florets in butter adds tons of additional flavor to the soup.Onions: I use just a ½ cup of onions in this recipe to help flavor the soup. If you need to make this recipe even lower in carbs, you can replace the chopped onions with a teaspoon of onion powder (add it in with all the other seasonings.)Garlic: I don’t like my broccoli cheese soup to have too much garlic; shocking, I know. So I provide a range for this recipe. You can use as little as 3 cloves and up to 6!Seasonings: Most of the flavor comes from these seasonings. I’m using a dash of nutmeg, mustard powder, ground white pepper, dried thyme, and paprika. You can use smoked paprika or sweet paprika; either will work.Chicken stock: Make sure to use a good quality chicken stock for this recipe. If you find your chicken stock doesn’t taste great, you can add in ½ of a chicken bouillon cube to give this soup a bigger flavor boost.Carrot: I use one carrot in this recipe. However, carrots are to be consumed in moderation (or not at all) if you are strict keto. The ingredient is optional, and you can certainly leave it out if you wish!Heavy cream: Heavy cream gives this soup a deliciously rich and luxurious flavor. It also helps thicken up the soup a bit (along with the cheddar cheese.) Cheddar cheese: I used mild cheddar cheese for this recipe; however, whatever kind of cheddar you like will work here. I suggest shredding the cheese from a block for the best results – more on that below.
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